c. AD 94

J. AJ 17.7

The Antiquities of the Jews 17.7

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Antiquities of the Jews

17.7

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

7He also hoped to gain the favor of Saturninus’s brother with the large presents he bestowed on him; as also he used the same art to [Salome] the king’s sister, who had married one of Herod’s chief friends. And when he counterfeited friendship to those with whom he conversed, he was very subtle in gaining their belief, and very cunning to hide his hatred against any that he really did hate.